“立春”九大风俗 鸡蛋为啥能立起来？

A swallow. [Photo/IC]

Wearing fabric swallows
“佩燕子”

Wearing fabric swallows is a custom in some regions in Shaanxi. Every Start of Spring, people like to wear a swallow made of colorful silk on their chests. The custom originated during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The swallow is a harbinger of spring and a symbol of prosperity and happiness.
陕西某些地方立春时节有“佩燕子”的风俗。每年立春，人们喜欢在胸前佩戴用彩绸剪成的“燕子”，这种风俗起自唐代。因为燕子是报春的使者，也是幸福吉利的象征。